Carnival Cruise Line said its second Excel-class ship will be named the Carnival Celebration a name that, like that of its sister ship the Mardi Gras, is a throwback to one of the line’s earliest vessels. Carnival partners unboxing their …
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Victory Cruise Lines (VCL), operated by American Queen Steamboat Company, has introduced a new “Risk-Free Booking Policy“ and “Come Home to America in 2021” promotion. Guests who book their 2021 voyages by September 30, 2020 can receive up to $1,400 in …
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One of the world’s best-known luxury cruise lines, Crystal Cruises, tried to assuage customer fears about its viability late Thursday by issuing a statement saying it wasn’t on the brink of shutting down. “It is important to understand that the …
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When the MSC Grandiosa set sail from Genoa, Italy, on Sunday — with only citizens of Europe’s Schengen-area countries and below its 70 percent capacity limit — it became the first ship in MSC’s fleet to return to cruising since …
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One month after the CDC put out a request for public input on the resumption of cruising, nearly 2,700 people have submitted opinions and suggestions to the online system. The CDC said the input may be used to inform guidance …
Costa Cruises has confirmed it will resume sailing with two ships in September but only allowing Italian guests. The ships will visit Italian ports, but all guests who disembark must take shore excursions organized by Costa, so the company can …
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Disney Cruise Line is providing travelers with added flexibility and peace of mind after recently canceling all sailings through October 31, 2020, due to the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic. On Tuesday, the cruise line announced that effective immediately, …
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It’s been a tough time for Caribbean destinations that reopened their borders to international visitors, as government and tourism officials have struggled to contend with the unprecedented challenge posed by COVID-19. Late last week the U.S. Virgin Islands reversed an …
Holland America Line knows savvy travelLers like to plan ahead and take advantage of a great offer, which is why the premium cruise line is extending its popular “Save Now, Cruise Later: Have it All” promotion that lets guests … …
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Are people traveling right now? The numbers say they are—even though we all face whiplash as countries continue to open and close their borders, and states change their quarantine rules weekly. New travel trends emerged at Virtuoso Travel Week in …